Unity Bank Champions Digital Literacy and Innovation for Youth Empowerment
In a bid to support youth empowerment and technological innovation, Unity Bank Plc recently held a high-impact webinar to explore the role of digital technology in sustainable development.
The event drew participants from across Nigeria, featuring key players in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) ecosystem.
The webinar featured two Nigerian technology industry leaders, Mr. Gbolahan Salami, Senior Vice President, Growth, Product, and Strategy at WakaNow, and Mr. Micheal Ogundare, CEO and Co-founder of Crop2Cash. Both speakers shared insightful perspectives on leveraging digital technology to empower the next generation and foster inclusive growth.
Commenting on the International Youth Week webinar, Unity Bank’s Head of Strategy and Innovation, Mr. Ibukun Coker, stated, “Empowering the youth through digital technology is key to unlocking sustainable development in Nigeria.
At Unity Bank, we are committed to driving initiatives that bridge the digital divide and equip young people with the skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving economy.”
Coker added that the Bank will continue to accord priority to Micro, Small and Medium-sized businesses in technology through youth-friendly products, special business grants, and financing packages.
The event provided an opportunity for participants to interact directly with the speakers, with many expressing renewed optimism about their potential to leverage digital technology for personal and societal advancement.
This initiative is part of Unity Bank’s ongoing efforts to support the growth of a digitally inclusive society, ensuring that young people are well-positioned to harness technology for positive change and economic progress.
Recall that Unity Bank recently partnered with SkillPaddy in its “Count Her In” tech Programme, empowering no fewer than 1,000 female beneficiaries in Software Engineering Training. The Bank sponsored 40 young girls in the special training initiative, conceived to commemorate International Women’s Day 2024.
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